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On the 22nd of October, our friend Edgar was on his way to a men’s Bible study. He never arrived.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Edgar
Edgar (in green) grilling up some cactus at a men’s retreat in 2021.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We found out later that he had apparently lost consciousness and collapsed on the way, and somehow was taken to the hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edgar never regained consciousness in this world. He passed away just short of 13 days later. He was 42 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those of you who receive our email update were likely praying for Edgar and his family over those days. We appreciate your continued prayers for his family – his wife’s name is Violeta, and his children are Frida and Pablo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I want to take a moment to remember Edgar here. He was not only an important part of the Las Palmas church, he was (is) also a good friend and an example to me. Of course, I’m nothing special – he was a good friend to many!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The word “deacon” in the Bible simply means servant. From the time we got to know Edgar a few years ago, we could see that the word applied to him. Without being asked, many times probably without being noticed, he was setting things up, cleaning things, and taking things down. He constantly showed interest in other people, especially in the youth. Both believers and unbelievers knew that he cared about them, and wanted them to seek the Lord in their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Edgar
Edgar leading the service.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Edgar would often lead the service. The last time he led was on the 25th of September. What he shared at the beginning of the service will always be a reminder to me of his Christian testimony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edgar read from God’s Word at least a couple of times during the service. He reminded us at one point that it’s very important to carefully study the Bible, so that when something false comes along, we’ll recognize it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That week there had been an earthquake in Mexico, which most of us had felt. He started by asking if anyone had been afraid. It was, of course, the<\/em> topic of conversation that week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He chose to start the service with this text, from Romans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? As it is written,
\u201cFor your sake we are being killed all the day long;
we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.”
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.<\/p>\nRomans 8:35-39<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Yes, I think Edgar would want every believer to be reminded of that today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Actually, without it being planned, God’s love seemed to be a major theme at our church during those almost two weeks when Edgar was in the hospital. And God did show His love and care for the family in many ways during that time. We’re very thankful for the testimony that his immediate family has had during these difficult days, not only to us as a church, but also to unbelievers around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Violeta,
Violeta, Pablo and Frida – after they were baptized in July 2020. (Photo courtesy Rod Fry<\/a>)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

But as Edgar’s family moves into the unknown future, do keep praying for them. We’re all moving into an unknown future, aren’t we? And I think that Edgar would want us to be reminded that nothing<\/em> can separate God’s people from His love.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And I still remember the smile on his face when he asked, “Was anyone afraid?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, is<\/em> anyone afraid?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, with more confidence than ever, I think that Edgar would say with a smile, “No need.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Edgar<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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To hear more about Edgar, check out this post from Rod – Precious in the LORD\u2019s sight is the Death of His Saints<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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